Utah's Wildlife Action Plan

A plan to help keep native Utah species off the Endangered Species List

Utah is often heralded for its large, huntable wildlife species, including elk, mule deer, moose, black bears and mountain lions. What many people don't realize is that Utah has hundreds of other native species, some of which are on the decline. The species that need conservation attention — and the habitats that support those animals — are the focus of Utah's Wildlife Action Plan.

The third iteration of the Utah Wildlife Action Plan was revised with the help of more than 35 conservation partners and was submitted to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service in August 2025. While the 2025-35 Utah Wildlife Action Plan will not be final until the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service approves it, we can start implementing the plan now. The draft plan here will be replaced once the plan has been approved and is final. The 10-year plan identifies species in need of conservation attention, as well as their habitats. It also pinpoints threats to those species and identifies other limiting factors and areas where more information is needed to effectively manage species.

The Wildlife Action Plan also provides strong, clear guidance for improving habitats and strengthening wildlife populations. It is a strategic tool that, if fully implemented, can help reduce and prevent listings under the Endangered Species Act.

We invite you to download the plan and read about species of interest.

• Utah's 2025–35 Wildlife Action Plan – PDF (22.9 MB)
• Utah's 2015–25 Wildlife Action Plan – PDF (7 MB)
• Read about conservation successes – PDF (1.4 MB)
• SGCN List – PDF (323.58 KB)
• SGIN List – PDF (304.13 KB)